[WATTYS SHORTLIST - 2021] Penny Lane, a young florist with a dislike of weddings and a dream of opening her own flower shop, has to overcome her insecurities to find love with Haze Delacroix, the charismatic owner of Underworld Delicacies, who charms his way into her heart by means of culinary delights, namely delicious pomegranates. ---------- Contemporary Romance inspired by the myth of Hades & Persephone. ******** THIS IS ONLY A SAMPLE - READ THE FULL STORY ON GALATEA

"So you're saying that if I kissed you right now, you wouldn't feel anything?" He asked, taking slow, purposeful steps closer to me, but I couldn't go farther back as I felt an obstruction behind me, a desk. "Uh...totally," I cussed myself for stuttering. "Okay then, let's test that theory, shall we?" And his lips landed on mine. Sam and Ryan had been best friends when they were little and couldn't do without each other. They pinky swore they would never leave each other, but then Sam moved, breaking that promise. And now she's back, and Ryan isn't entirely happy to see her. Bookcover by @userpewpew

𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥. You either start as strangers, stay as strangers or leave as strangers. [i first wrote this when i was 15 and edited it at 18 to be mildly less cringey. cut me some slack. enjoy the ride] © 2016 by jules.

"I was yours the moment I saw you and I'm still yours now. Just like you're mine, Princess. Forever." ~ She was the quiet girl that tried her best to stay invisible yet would managed to capture the attention of everyone by just her mere presence. He was the loud boy that caused trouble where ever he went yet would be as sweet as pie when it came to his princess. His Flora. Theo was Flora's best friend's brother, forcing them to grow up by each other's side. But, neither would mind as they were like milk and cookies - completely different but perfect together. She looked up in awe of him and he looked down at her with adoring eyes. That was until Theo's trouble eventually caught up with him as he was sent to away to live with his Uncle, forcing the two apart. Now, he's returned and he's come to claim what is his. ~ [ONGOING]

"Mine!" "Um dude if you don't mind ... getting your hands off me, I would appreciate it." "No!" "No?! What do you mean no? I don't know who you are but unless you don't want to lose your balls, I would take a few steps back." I asked trying to push him away but he won't budge. "Must not leave Tarzan" he roared. Stopping in my tracks, did he just say Tarzan? Summer like your ordinary girl, fan girls over bands, TV shows, stuffs her face with food I mean who doesn't love food, watches Netflix, expecially nuttela. But what the heck do you do when you father drags you to the jungle? Going to the jungle was pure torture. No netflix, wifi, A.C. but what she wasnt expecting was a man, a sexy one, one with one look makes you week to your knees, and of course not be virgin marry anymore. Follow Summer through her wildest journey ever. But the question is can you fall for a wild man?

There once was a tall tale about an angel wolf that was just perfect. What happens when the alpha of the Dark Moon Pack finds her and she ends up being his mate? Will he accept who she is? Or will the myth block their connection? Dedicated to my best friend, Cassandra Galbraith.

*COMPLETED* Rose Ivy Lawrence. She becomes an omega for something she didn't do, and faces two months of torture. Because of him. Alpha Playboy, Alpha Eric Alexander Williams. When she finally finds out her true identity as a werewolf, she finally finds herself with two hot, enigmatic mates. Who will be Her Alpha? Excerpt: As I turn to run, I trip and fall. Closing my eyes, I brace myself for impact. Don't astronauts say that? Or was it racers? But nothing comes - I don't fall? A husky, sugar voice that I'd love to bathe in, begins to speak out of nowhere, "Mate?" I open both eyes. My eyes connect with beautiful, forest green eyes. My eyes widen. Alpha Playboy?

The next I see is her friend standing and her also as she wipes her tears. She sniffs, and her eyes make contact with mine. Widening as mine do and she almost stops walking. I can hear her clear her throat as she hesitantly looks away, but not before turning back to look at me as she goes through those glass doors. × × × Kehlani is a magnet to heartache. Having only three boyfriends in her life, 2 out of the three cheated on her, and the other left her stating his no longer tasteful feelings. Draco is enticed by the beauty, the day he sees her sitting in the booth, but Kehlani's afraid, but wouldn't you be after all the constant, Heart burns?

She didn't say anything as she exited the bathroom. What could she say! Uh, you're right, I thought you were going to kill me! Ha, come on, like she would really say that! As she closed the door and turned around, she came within inches of Emrys' face. He happened to startle her, knocking her against the door. "Oh Emrys, you shocked me." "Mmm, say my name again, angel." What was going on! Why was she not weirded out about this! Instead, she felt.....turned on? "Emrys..." she said in a breathy voice. "Mmm, baby," Emrys said huskily, coming closer to Waverly, pushing her further against the door. They were now flush against one another. Why was she so turned on? It's not like she hasn't touched another guy before. As she stared into the forest green eyes of the man before her, she didn't notice that Emrys' hand had advanced. It had advanced so much so that it was now giving Waverly's bottom a squeeze and pulling her even closer to his chest. He heard the faintest moan escape her adorable lips; creating his own grunt. *********************************** He vowed always to protect her and love her from afar. To always keep her safe from others and.....himself. He doesn't want to destroy her innocence and gentleness, with his dark and corrupted world, that's why he stays away from her. But what happens when he's challenged with saving her and letting himself been seen or hiding in the shadows and letting her die. Will he save her OR let her slip from his hands? *all photos belong to their rightful owners.